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en-usCopyright 2015 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/25/the-grotti-cheetah-returns-in-grand-theft-auto-v-w-video/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/25/the-grotti-cheetah-returns-in-grand-theft-auto-v-w-video/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/25/the-grotti-cheetah-returns-in-grand-theft-auto-v-w-video/#commentsFiled under: Toys/Games, VideosWho doesn't welcome the return of a monstrosity called the Grotti Cheetah? After appearing in Grand Theft Auto III and the two Vice City and Liberty City stories, the vaguely Ferrari Testarossa-esque sports car with the incomparable handling and braking - but a distinct dislike for curbs - disappeared from GTA IV.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cheetahlamborghinimilitaryvideovideosvimeoSat, 28 Apr 2012 20:01:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21021596/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/04/28/watch-a-vintage-lamborghini-cheetah-suv-promo/21021596/article-detail.xml21021596http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F04%2Flamborghinicheetahconcvi.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F04%2Flamborghinicheetahconcvi.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/17/cheetah-goes-extinct-again/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/17/cheetah-goes-extinct-again/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/17/cheetah-goes-extinct-again/#commentsFiled under: Earnings/Financials, Etc., Plants/Manufacturing, ClassicsAh, the Cheetah - the American sportscar that never was to be. Looking like the voluptuous result of a one-night stand between a Chevrolet Corvette and a Lotus Seven, the Cheetah was conceived as a Chevy-backed answer to the Shelby Cobra. Unfortunately, the factory suffered a devastating fire back in 1965, General Motors pulled its support and the dream faded away.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bill thomasbill thomas cheetahcheetahWed, 07 Oct 2009 19:58:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21041903/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2009/10/07/vintage-grudge-match-the-cheetah-returns-to-take-on-those-pesky/21041903/article-detail.xml21041903http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2009%2F10%2Fbill-thomas-cheetah-lead.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2009%2F10%2Fbill-thomas-cheetah-lead.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/01/call-it-chester-cheetah-making-a-comeback/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/01/call-it-chester-cheetah-making-a-comeback/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/01/call-it-chester-cheetah-making-a-comeback/#commentsFiled under: Etc., Motorsports, ClassicsIf Cobras don't do it for you on track days, you can now make the same choice that was available in the '60s. While Caroll Shelby was stuffing FE Fords into mild-mannered AC Aces, Bill Thomas Race Cars was developing a competitor called the Cheetah that could run with the fire breathing Cobras, as well as keep pace with Ferrari's 250. The original cars used a 377 cubic inch V8 to speed their way to 11 SCCA victories in 1964. While Bill Thomas had friends at the General, Chevrolet backed out well before the 100 necessary for homologation were built, putting the first nail in the car's coffin. A shop fire finally killed the Cheetah effort. Before disaster struck, Thomas was able to produce only about 16-23 Cheetahs.